Dissonance by Aaron Ryan

In Dissonance: Volume I: Reality, author Aaron Ryan plunges readers into a chilling apocalyptic sci-fi world where silence is golden and a glance could spell doom. Set in 2042, after an alien invasion has decimated 85% of humanity, Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley’s journey embodies the struggle for survival in a world irrevocably altered by extraterrestrial terror. From the haunting arrival of the gorgons in 2026 to Shipley’s stealth missions in the ruins of Clarksville, Tennessee, Ryan’s vivid world-building and meticulous attention to the societal collapse is riveting, with a gripping exploration of human resilience in the face of catastrophe. While the narrative’s pace at times demands patience, Ryan meticulously crafts a tense atmosphere, laying a strong foundation for his new series.